General Numbers
NHS 24 – 111
Practice, Girvan – 713343
Out of Hours Telephone Number (AUCS) – 111
District Nurses, Girvan – 01292616703
Health Visitor, Girvan – 716457
Community Midwife, Girvan – 716461
Podiatry Dept. Girvan – 716439
Domiciliary Physiotherapy, Girvan – 716433
School Nurse, Girvan – 01292885501
Speech Therapist, Girvan – 716437
Girvan Community Hospital, Girvan – 712571
South Ayrshire Addiction Services – 01292559800
Referral Management Services (RMS) Appointments 01563827070
Ambulance – 01418493274
Emergency Services – 999
Police (Non Emergency) – 101
Transport
CAN Office (Community Action Network) Girvan – 714060
For a small donation and with 24 hours notice CAN can arrange transport for NHS appointments
Dial-a-Bus Booking Line: 08451259814
Dial-a-Bus is designed to help people who have difficulty using standard buses to have access to local facilities and amenities. It can be used for:
- Shopping
- Visiting Friends
- Attending Local Clubs
- Doctor and Health Centre Appointments
- Hospital Visiting – but CANNOT be used for hospital appointments
Optometry -Eye Health and Eyesight Problems
An NHS eye examination is funded by the NHS and therefore free of charge to patients. Eye care for a range of eye problems is also available free of charge at High Street Optician Practices through the Eye Care Ayrshire Service. These are a few problems that can be dealt with directly by the Optometrist:
- Changes to Clarity of Vision
- Red Eyes
- Watery or Dry Eyes
- Itchy or Sticky Eyes
- Foreign Body e.g. Dust or Grit
Oral and Dental Problems
The Local Dentist can provide advice on a variety of dental or mouth problems e.g.
- Broken or Painful Teeth
- Bleeding Gums
- Ulcers
- Pain
If you are not registered with a Dentist you can seek advice from a Dental Practice in your area. Alternatively you can phone NHS Ayrshire & Arran Dental Helpline on: 01563507950 who will signpost you to a dentist in your area who is participating in the Emergency Dental Service Rota.
Voluntary Action South Ayrshire – VASA
VASA provides information for the over 55s on volunteering opportunities and services available in south Ayrshire. Some examples of these services are:
FootcAyr – Provides affordable nail cutting service for healthy feet. Contact Number: 01292281800.
Older Persons Activities – Strictly Seniors Social Activities aims to provide those over 55 in South Ayrshire with a variety of activities. Contact Number: 01292437338
Weigh To Go Ayrshire – A 12 week programme for those aged 16 and over with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 25. Each class consists of 45 minutes of nutritional advice followed by 45 minutes of exercise. Contact Number: 01292269793
Health Board
Practitioner Services, Glasgow – 01413001300
Hospitals
Ayr Hospital – 01292610555
Ayrshire Maternity Unit – 015638254311
Ailsa Hospital – 01292610556
Crosshouse Hospital – 01563521133
